Welcome to Harby

Harby is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles north-east of the city of Leicester and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and friendly atmosphere. Harby has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village has a number of historic buildings, including St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

Harby is a close-knit community, with a range of local amenities and activities. The village has a primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a pub. The village also has a number of sports clubs, including a cricket club and a football club. The local countryside provides opportunities for walking, cycling, and horse riding, and there are a number of local footpaths and bridleways to explore. Harby is also home to a number of community events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market.

Overall, Harby is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and relaxed way of life. With its rich history, beautiful countryside, and strong sense of community, it is a wonderful place to call home. Whether you are looking for a quiet retreat or an active lifestyle, Harby has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Harby Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bridget Bye	School Lane Harby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 4BZ 01949860553 School Website
Hose Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lianne Hough	Bolton Lane Hose Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 4JE 01949860312 School Website
Stathern Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Karen Lambert	Water Lane Strathern Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 4HX 01949860316 School Website
Langar C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Emily Brown	Barnstone Road Langar Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 9HH 01949860056 School Website
Long Clawson Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Dawda	School Lane Long Clawson Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 4PB 01664822337 School Website
Colston Bassett School Limited Other Independent School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Newcombe	School Lane Colston Bassett Nottingham NG12 3FD 1159334085 School Website
Redmile Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Hopkins	Belvoir Road Redmile Nottingham Leicestershire NG13 0GL 01949842429 School Website
Kinoulton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Paramore	Main Street Kinoulton Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG12 3EL 0 194981203 School Website
Scalford Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Waring	School Lane Scalford Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 4DT 01664444282 School Website
Cropwell Bishop Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jenny Cook	Stockwell Lane Cropwell Bishop Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG12 3BX 1159892250 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Aslockton Main Street, Aslockton, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9AA 5.50 Miles

Bingham Station Street, Bingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 8TF 6.19 Miles

Bottesford Station Road, Bottesford, Leicestershire, NG13 0GT 6.51 Miles

Melton Mowbray Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF 7.55 Miles

Radcliffe (Nottinghamshire) Shelford Road, Radcliffe-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG12 2GS 7.80 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Pro Cars 0115 872 0229 Granby Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9FJ 4.48 Miles
T-2-R-S Limo Hire 07838 349940 14 Coltsfoot Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 8TH 6.24 Miles
Roma Cars 01949 875377 78 Carnarvon Place, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 8FQ 6.28 Miles
Bingham Cabs 01949 831400 41 Queen's Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 8FY 6.31 Miles
Cotgrave Cars 0115 989 0202 10 Prioridge, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 3TB 6.33 Miles
Dash Cab 01664 850723 1 Mildmay Cl, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AH 6.39 Miles
A B M Taxis Melton Mowbray 01664 561016 2 Wymondham Way, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1HX 6.51 Miles
Lowe Classic Cars 01664 567181 25 Delamare Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1PL 6.52 Miles
Jk Carz 0115 989 0002 12 Ash Lea Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 3PR 6.56 Miles
Key Kars 0115 937 6999 Highthorne Lodge/Melton Rd/Stanton-On-The-Wolds/Stanton-On-T, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 5PJ 6.57 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Chapel End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harby Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Boyers Orchard No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harby And Stathern Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hose Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Upper Stathern No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Stathern No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Stathern Church No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Plungar/Granby La/Church La No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastwell Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
East End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
The Sands No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Langar Poc/Main St No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Le14 Long Claiston Station Melton Mowbray No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eaton Belvoir Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Long Clawson Medical Practice 01664 822214	Long Clawson Med Practice The Sands, Long Clawson Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 4PA
Cropwell Bishop Surgery	The Surgery Fern Road Cropwell Bishop Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG12 3BU
The New Surgery 01664 464232	Bescaby Lane Waltham On The Wolds Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 4AB
Stackyard And Woolsthorpe Surgery 01476 870900	The Stackyard Surgery 1 The Stackyard Croxton Kerrial Grantham, Lincolnshire NG32 1QS
The Welby Practice 01949 842325	The Welby Practice The Woll Surg, Walford Cl Bottesford Nottinghamshire NG13 0AN

Local Stores

Cropwell Bishop - Nottingham Road
4 Nottingham Road
Cropwell Bishop
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG12 3BQ
01159 893377
Store Website
4.75 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Melton Mowbray
Thorpe Road
Melton Mowbray
LE13 1SQ
01664 562 623
Store Website
7.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Home Farm Equine Ltd
22 Fern Road Cropwell Bishop Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG12 3BU 0115 9899411 matthew.barlow@zen.co.uk Website 4.60 miles
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Medicine Vet Referrals
Valley Road Main Road Upper Broughton Nr Melton Mowbray Nottinghamshire LE14 3BG 0115 647 0660 equine@medicine.vet Website 4.92 miles
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Buttercross Veterinary Centre Ltd
Long Acre Bingham Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 8AF 01949 837571 info@buttercrossvets.co.uk Website 6.06 miles
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Avenue Veterinary Centre
1 Queen Street Bottesford Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 0AH 01949 843277 info@avcvets.co.uk 6.17 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Minster Veterinary Centre - Bingham
37 Moorbridge Road Bingham Nottinghamshire NG13 8GG 01949 833 506 bingham@minstervetcentre.co.uk Website 6.37 miles
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OOH cover provided 24/7
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Newark surgery open 8am to 5pm plus 24/7 OOH cover
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The Small Pet Vet
Dormouse Cottage 2 Patchett'S Close Bottesford Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 0GD 0115 7788122 adele@wherethesmallthingsmatter.co.uk Website 6.45 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Belvoir Castle
If You Like Mixing A Walk With History, Try Belvoir Castle. A Gorgeous Castle With Grounds. Dogs Are Not Allowed In The Castle But They Are Allowed In The Grounds And Landscaped Gardens. The Immediate Gardens All Have Themes And Are Very Pretty. There Are Both Long And Short Walks Here. See The Website To Download Them. Some Are Several Hours. It Is Pricey, £12. But Take A Picnic And Stay A While. There Is A Lovely Pub And Shopping Area Over The Road As Well. Belvoir Castle Belvoir 4.91 miles Parking On Site In A Proper Car Park. There Is A Step Path Up To The House. The Website Says 15Mins But If You Are Able Bodied Then I'D Say Less Than 5Mins. The Castle Is Well Sign Posted.

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Melton Country Park
A Lovely Reservoir Walk On The North Of The Small Market Town Melton Mowbray. There Are 3 Varying Routes, And A Large Open Space For Dogs Off The Lead To Run Around. A Nice Range Of Paths And A Small Play Area For Children And A Small Cafe With Kind Staff. Melton Country Park Wymondham Way Lancashire 6.37 miles

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Cotgrave Country Park
Very Dog Friendly, Plenty Of Regular Dog Waste Bins, And A Dog Pond That Is Regularly Tested For Safety. Nottingham Lancashire 6.80 miles

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The Hook
2 Holme Ln Holme Pierrepont Nottingham NG12 2LD 8.83 miles Can Be Accessed From Several Entrances Off Holme Road - With A Car Park At Either End And Ample Street Parking

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Ruddington (Rushcliffe) Country Park
Wonderful Walk For The Dogs, Beautiful Park. 51 Asher Ln Ruddington Nottingham Lancashire NG11 6HS 10.94 miles

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Wyndham And Queen Elizabeth Parks
2 Slate Mill Pl Grantham Lancashire NG31 8FJ 11.17 miles We Parked At Wymondham Park Off Belton Lane And Walked.

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